Classroom Observation Checklist

Topic: Curriculum & Classroom

Management

Classroom: __________________________ Observer: ___________________________________

Teacher (s): ____________________________________ Time: ___________ Date: ____________

*Put a check mark (√) on the line to indicate is observable

Classroom Management
______ Transitions when going to playground, changing activities, bathroom, washing hands, etc.
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______ Teacher uses Love Rituals at arrival, departure, circle time, other
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______ Teacher uses special greetings at arrival, departure
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______ Teachers use positive language redirecting children i.e.: (It does not say no, stop, do not, quit)
When you are angry, you need to use your words and keep your hands on your body.” “We
walk inside, but when we get outside you can run.”
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______ All centers are clean and organized, accessible, clear label, good shape, complete
corresponding material, books organized and good condition.
• Math____
• Science_____
• Art______ (Scrap paper, construction paper, scissors, crayons, markers, glue, pencils, etc)

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 • Language Arts____ (Pre-K and above, Journal paper, pencils, white boards, dry erase markers, etc)
• Blocks_____
• Sensory Table____
• Dramatic Area______
• Library______
_____ Infant & Toddler teachers using sign language. Do children show sign of sign language in class?
What sign language used last 4 weeks?
• 1)___________ 2)___________ 3)___________ 4)___________
What sign language will be used next 4 weeks?
• 1)___________ 2)___________ 3)___________ 4)___________
_____ Infant & Toddler “have a conversation” with child while feeding, changing diapers, or another daily routine
Teacher/What was observed:
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_____ Infant & Toddler teachers read a story while feeding or soothing baby
Teacher/What was observed:
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_____ Teacher have activities/centers planned and prepared when going outside
• List activities: ________________________________________________
_____ Teacher – Child Interactions
-Interact frequently with child, showing affection, interest, and respect______
-Talk in a friendly, courteous, and respectful, manner to children at their level, using
individual children’s names_____
-Make non-verbal connections with children by smiling, touching, and holding. Be aware
of the strengths of each______
Teacher/What was observed:
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Daily Schedule
- Teachers are following daily schedule ______ (Make sure teachers are on time with going outside, lunch time,
nap time, and centers)

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 - What is the current activity _______________________ Different from daily schedule? ______________
If yes, why? ___________________________________________________________________________________
Curriculum
_____ Circle Time include:
- Circle Time Routines_____ School Attendance _____ Daily Schedule ______ Weather _____
- Calendar ______ Word Wall _____ Current Letter of the week _____ Current Number of the week ____
- Current Shape of the week _____ Current Color of the week ______
- Teachers assign weekly jobs to the students and follow thru the day/week ______
- Teachers move the pointer (clothes pin with a star on the top for example) in the daily schedule so children have
the option to look it up in the schedule. This should be a weekly job for one of the students ______
- Teachers make and have the students use the three bottles for the weather _______
______ Lesson Plan
- The teacher plans effectively and sets clear objectives that are understood _____
- Teacher has all material for activities ready before presenting it to the students____
- Teacher is prepared for the lesson, materials are ready and accessible____
- Teacher follows activities and uses objectives in curriculum_____
______ Student Portfolio contain:
- At least 1 anecdotal note per student with YPW format ______
- At least 4 projects with title, date, objective, and description (preferably Hands on activities) and at least 2 with
pictures _____
______ Family Style during the snack and lunch
- Are teachers sitting down with the children _______ ?
- Are teachers eating with children _____?
- Are teachers interacting with children _____?
_____Student of the week- List last 4 weeks:
• 1.________________
• 2.________________
• 3.________________
• 4.________________
______ All teachers following classroom schedule
• Current activity: _______________
• Expected activity: ______________

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 • Listed in Lesson Plan?
______ Centers:
-Hands on activities- List activities per center:
• Math_______________________
• Science _____________________
• Art _________________________
• Language Arts ________________
• Blocks ______________________
• Sensory Table ________________
• Dramatic Play ________________
-Teacher interacts with children while in centers. How do teachers engage children on activity?
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-Specify which one _____________________________________________________
-Utilizes learning centers as an extension of concepts taught in large/small groups_____
-Encourages students to work together and use conversation during learning
centers______
-Ensures appropriate transitions with little wait time_______
-Utilizes hands-on activities (rather than worksheets) as the primary method of teaching _______
_______ Nap Time:
- Nap diagram displayed by Cots
- Preschool and above: Child(ren) is helping to set up cots/mats
- Cots are placed always in the same place, following nap diagram
- Toddlers and Infants don’t use blankets / pillows / stuffed animals
- When children are in the cots/mats, all teachers read a story to them then,
- Preschool and above read along to an audio story book, Toddlers & Early Preschool only listen
_______ Learning Boards: (Math-Science-Free Art-Language Arts)
- Inside & Outside updated every month ______
- Different from last time _______
- Include: Current Learning Objective, Meaningful Title, Activity Description, pictures with student made
work/project ______
______ Have at least 2 anecdotal notes per week (8 monthly)

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______ Have math/science/art & crafts/ language arts activities planned, prepared and ready for two days when lead
teacher does not come to work

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Observer Signature Date
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